Drew's Birthday Party

Yesterday we celebrated Drew's birthday. He turned 1 on Feb 29th. Since he was born on Leap year we will celebrate his birthday on Feb 28th. We had some Korean dishes. And some Pizza for those who didn't want to eat the Korean food. Steve did a wonderful job making the bulgogi (meat)!!! The Cake was awesome. (Thanks Mom) Drew got lots of new summer/spring clothes and some toys. Drew has been walking more and more each day. Last week he walked from the living room to the kitchen without falling..... In Korea, they do what is called the Toljabee for a child's first birthday. Drew picked the arrow first,apple second and spoon third. We let the other kids pick Sofia picked the scissors, and book. The future for Drew is a warrior, have lots of decedents, and be a chef..... Sofia will be talented and be a successful scholar. Thank you to all that came and for the gifts.

Ambulance Ride........

I notice I haven't updated the blog since last week. Well there is a reason. On Thursday we went playgroup. After playgroup Drew started coughing. Steve had just went over Croup in his first responder class on wednesday that he has for work. We both thought that is what he had. So on Friday I called the doctor. They didn't have any opening. But scheduled us for Saturday morning. And told us if he got worse to take him to the convenient care clinic. When Drew got up from his nap he really sounded bad. So I took him into the bathroom and started the hot shower. The steam didn't seem to work so we decided to take him to the doctors. We got there when it opened at 5 and had to wait until 6 to be seen. When the nurse asked us to undress Drew, his breathing got worse because he was crying. The nurse ran out of the room to get the doctor. The doctor came in and had the nurse 911. Drew and I got a ride in the ambulance to the hospital. Drew received 5 breathing treatments along with steroids and epinephrin. The doctor decided to keep him overnight. Which was good because at 1:30 a.m. his oxygen level was down so they gave him more medicine. It was a long night and when we got home Drew and I slept most of the day. Drew is doing better. Mom you are soooooo right about BOYS........
Of course there are no photo's of Drew in jail... The cribs have steel bars on them, so it looked like jail. I was shocked... A child on Steroids does not lay still....

Happy Valentines Day

Thank you to everyone who sent cards to the kids and us. We are wishing everyone a Happy Valentines Day. Drew enjoyed his first Valentines Day.

Dr H

some pictures I took of Alyssa. (I sure do wish I had that Nikon D90!!! Someday)

The girls were ganging up on Poor Drew

Today, I took Sofia in for her 3 year old check up. Dr H is so nice. He told Sofia she was beautiful, smart and just perfect. We talked about how Sofia never went through the terrible 2's but 3 is another story. The nurse told me that 3's are worse than two. So I wonder where did the "terrible 2" come from? I guess we are in for some rocky roads ahead. Hopefully it won't last long. They checked her blood pressure, which was a new thing. She is 37 inches tall. And weighs 29 pounds. She is in the 5o% for both height and weight. I guess when people say she is tall, she really isn't. She also got her first Valentines from Dr. H. She loved it because it was Mickey Mouse. Dr H. has everything Mickey Mouse. When I was a child he would give us Mickey Mouse stickers and a penny. He is such an awesome doctor. When it was time to leave She gave him a hug and kiss. Tina and Alyssa came over for a visit. Sofia loves it when Alyssa comes over to play.

Happy Birthday Sofia

Sofia wear her Sunglasses the whole night.........

Today is Sofia birthday. We went to play world, then we had lunch and a nap. When Steve got home from work we went to Chuck E Cheese's. Sofia has been asking to go for awhile. We had fun. We are so thankful to have her. She is such a blessing. I wonder if her Birth mother is thinking of her. I pray that she knows Sofia is very loved and cared for. We're so thankful to her birth parents for bringing her into the world. We are forever indebted to them that she is in our life. We are thankful to the SWI, for taking such good care of Sofia. They played an important part in her life. Sofia mommy and Daddy love you sooooo much. Hugs and kisses forever Princess....

Sofia dancing & Drew's first steps

Princess Sofia's 3rd Birthday Party

Drew is Standing all by himself.

Notice I changed the coloring of the video....

Aunt Julie (aka "Calgon take me away")

On Sunday, Aunt Julie came over to visit. She played with the kids and then it was time for us to GO. We went to bd's Mongolian barbecue. It was OK. We like Stir Crazy better. After lunch we went shopping. It was nice to get out of the house. Daddy was home with the kids. So we have made plans that she will take me away once a month. Or more if needed. (Right Julie) The first time Drew saw Julie he looked at her then at me and so on. I think he was a little confused. Sofia did the same thing. They both were saying um, she looks like me. We are so very lucky to have Aunt Julie in our lives.

Sofia says "Hi Michael"

Sofia, Drew and Wrigley eating a breakfast bar. This was Drew's first time eating them. (He likes them)

Sofia has been talking about Michael. (The Pickle's) She really wants Michael to see her shirt. Last week we had plan on going over for play date, but Isaiah was sick. Sofia has been upset that Michael has not seen her shirt. So I told her if she took pretty pictures I would put them on the blog so that Michael could see her. Guess what she was in the room sitting down and smiling. All I need to do is talk about Michael. (I used my photoshop with the first photo of Sofia and the three of the kids. Sorry about the color)

Anyone want to guess when Drew will start walking? Everyday he is letting go longer and standing by himself. (We are not pushing him either) I know once he starts walking nothing is SAFE>>>

What have we been up to???

The picture of the Toy box is just the toys that are downstairs. There are more upstairs and in the basement. (We just wanted to put that on the blog, since both of the kids have birthday's next month.

Happy 8 Anniversary

Today is our anniversary. We have been married 8 years wow..... Who would have thought we would have two beautiful kids and 2 furbabies. When we got married we didn't even think we would ever have kids. Sometimes I wonder where time goes.

Chinese New Years

The front of the Card
Inside the card... The Back of the Card


The card says Happy New Year. They also gave us there email address.. This is our 3rd card from Sofia's SWI. We are so Blessed that Sofia was in such a well care for SWI. They really do love the children. I hope that we can send some pictures and email them often.

Drew in his Hanbok... He will wear this for his first birthday. (If we can get it back on him. He didn't like it and cried.)

Sofia in her Chinese outfit.